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Manchester has a rich cultural tradition: it is the home of the extensive John Rylands University Library collection, the renowned Halle Orchestra and the Manchester City Art Galleries which include museums of archaeology, natural history, science and technology. The city also boasts excellent theatres, shopping centres, restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs. There are several major football clubs in this part of England, along with many other major sporting venues and centres |
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| G-MEX |
Created out of the former Central Railway Station, G-Mex is one of Europe's most exciting exhibition and events centres. It plays host to a whole programme of shows, sporting events and sell out concerts |
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Old Trafford |
The museum charts the history of the club from 1878 to the present day. There are three floors packed with everything there is to know about the football club including a hall of fame, the dazzling trophy room and fascinating memorabilia commemorating players and fans |
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Bridgewater Hall |
Opened in 1996, the Bridgewater Hall was built to house the legendary Halle Orchestra, costing £42 million and is a stunning piece of architecture as well as an important venue for music and the arts |
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Contact Theatre |
The Contact Theatre is owned by the University of Manchester and stages live performances, generally aimed at younger audiences and students |
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Green Room |
The Green Room Theatre was built in 1988 to house the cutting-edge work being developed by the Green Room group. It was redeveloped in 1995 to better suit its purpose and as well as producing live theatre, it also hosts many local events and festivals |
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Opera House |
The Opera House is one of Manchester's biggest venues for large theatrical productions, opera, dance and modern West End musicals |
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Palace Theatre |
Hosts major musical performances, often including touring West End shows featuring star names, as well as ever-popular pantomimes. It opened in 1891 and has staged performances by the likes of Judy Garland, Noel Coward and Laurel and Hardy |
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Barton Arcade |
Beautifully restored Victorian glass arcade with shops and offices. Free entrance, Location: Between Deansgate and St Ann's Square |
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Central Reference Library |
Circular neo-classical building with magnificent reading room. Books on every subject, including technical subjects, law, local history, foreign languages. Newspaper and magazine rchives, commercial library with European information. Frequent exhibitions of local interest and the Library Theatre and cafe in the basement. Free entrance. |
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The Lowry |
It's the idea behind the Lowry that sets it apart. There are art galleries of course, but there is also theatre, opera and ballet. Also theres cabaret, comedy and jazz. There are shops and restaurants. And there is Artworks, which really is a world apart. No matter how many times you go, twice a day, twice a year, there will always be something different |
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Manchester Art Gallery |
Re-opens in February 2005 after a £35 million renovation. The gallery space has doubled and now displays a permanent collection which includes Henry Moore's Mother and Child and works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Gainsborough, Turner, Francis Bacon Pisssaro and Lucien Freud |
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The Royal Exchange |
This impressive classical structure contains a shopping centre, arcade and offices |
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